Thousands Join Harmonious Chorale’s First Major Online Concert
The Harmonious Chorale Ghana mesmerized choral music lovers once again with their performances at this year's edition of Festival of Praise and Worship which was dubbed “Virtual Experience”.
This concert which attracted views from all walks of life to the YouTube channel of the choir showcased the innovation and versatility of the 2018 World Choir Games champions during this pandemic. COVID-19 restrictions have hampered many activities globally, but that has barely affected the ability of the choir to promote its brand and music. Harmonious Chorale have been hosting a series of virtual worship ministrations since the country was hit by the pandemic.
The much anticipated and well-promoted concert, under the baton of the renowned composer and conductor Mr James Varrick Armaah, who is also the executive director of the group, was broadcast live from the Christ the King Parish Hall in Accra.
The programme commenced with a series of soothing and beautiful hymns, anthems and highlifes sang by the choir. The performances were well embellished with aesthetic instrumentation and lovely solo renditions of compositions from both prominent indigenous and foreign composers, including pieces from WA Mozart’s Requiem in D, Sekyi Baidoo’s “Tell Me the Old, Old Story”, Harvey Essilfie’s Makokyem Nyame and Armaah’s own Onyame Akasa.
The exciting performances drew a lot of appreciation and enthusiastic commentary from over eight thousand viewers. The massive online reach is testament to the choir’s strong brand and presence within and outside their home country.
The music was interspersed with scripture readings from Rev. Dr. Joyce Aryee, as well as inspirational messages admonishing believers to trust in God, not only in these trying times. She led the choir in a short memorial prayer for those who have lost loved ones due to the ongoing pandemic, health workers and the leadership of the country who are leading the fight against COVID-19.
She hinted that the choir will have more virtual concerts in part due to its spectacular reach.
The choir will resume their virtual Weekend Worship in August.